The New Defender 110 - 15,000 Mile Honest Owner Review

[@karakaway]

Just got back from a 4500km drive round Europe (Belgium, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium) and the car has been superb. Driving through the Alps in this car is so easy (110 P400e), I just wish there had been some snow on the ground to try out the snow mode. Have already taken it on the forest roads in the Ardennes, and that was also a great experience. Cannot wait for the next trip

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Oh wow! Sounds amazing! And what a car to experience it all in 😍 is there room for a plus 1 on the next trip? 😂 Thanks for watching buddy 👍🏻

[@mikefly562]

I bought a second hand Defender 110 P400 SE to replace my Wrangler and it’s been a huge step up and really fantastic to drive. Very solid and reliable, but I also opt’d for 5 year 100,000 mile warranty, just in case.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Sounds great! Yeah as much as I love the wrangler looks, the defender is definitely a step up in terms of build and ride quality! And with the warranty you’re covered all ways 👌🏻 great decision! Enjoy 💯

[@fadilrahman2157]

How's the Straight 6 with 400hp

[@SoapOnTheRope88]

There's a reason why many car companies (especially the Chinese) are influenced by this car's styling. It's gorgeous and symbolizes luxury, comfort, and robustness.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah I totally agree buddy! They did such a good job revolutionising an iconic design 😍👍🏻

[@richardjones1475]

Great and honest video. I have done nearly 10k in my Defender. 9th Land Rover and best car ever had. The 2 button press as you start the car becomes routine. Cannot fault mine at all

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah they really are great products! Yeah the two button press just becomes second nature! Thanks for watching

[@tonywalters5396]

Done 10k in my 23 HSE X Dynamic with the full explorer pack in carpathian grey. We have the 22 inch wheels but it still has fantastic comfort. Love the clear view camera and the heads up display and the driving position. Few gripes are the reflection of the dashboard in the wing mirror at night, having to press a button before adjusting the fan blower and don’t find the seats really supportive on a long run. That said, it’s a fantastic car mated with a strong 300hp Diesel. Not sure about first oil change at 21k or 2 years though on a diesel. Seems a bit too long.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah I do love the look of the 22s on the defender! Yeah I do agree on all the above! Yeah the engine is superb, for such a big heavy car it manages any task with ease! Great Cars! Enjoy

[@arturo468]

I'd change the oil annually or 8-10k max. If you don't that Ingenium engine will cause problems for you.

[@billkinzler3773]

Bought one -20 25 Defender 400, SE and love it. Traded in 2024 Porsche Cayenne. This is a much better vehicle for me. Had 1 Land Rover LR 2 HSE 2013 and 2018 Range Rover sport HSE before trying the Porsche. No issues with the cars I had prior to the Cayenne and so I went back to Land Rover for the 2025 defender. And I love it.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

All sound fantastic! I recon the Porsche would feel a little more premium I guess? But In terms of everyday usability there is just no match for the new defender! Enjoy buddy💯👌🏻

[@ScottWallace-l3b]

Love my Defender 3 and a bit years old now, 80,000 miles all good. Great thing to drive.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Great to hear buddy! Same here, fantastic machines 👌🏻

[@Kiwiadventurerandoverlander]

I have done the conversion to 18 Tuffant inch wheels on mine as well as the sub-frame lift.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Ooh wow I bet that looks mean!! I always love seeing them specced up for the full on off roading with the raised suspension 😍👍🏻

[@tomthompson7400]

land rover products are totally great to drive , they look smart and really do have the right badge , right up to the point when the light comes up on the dash for a problem and your out of warranty .

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thankfully I've never got to that stage, I can only comment on the good sides from my experience, hence why I rate them so highly! Thanks for Watching!

[@tomthompson7400]

@@CoffeeandCars. I hope it stays that way for you , I have seen what ingenium engines do to good decent folk who have spent their hard earned money buying them , land rover sales men know there are huge problems and still sell second hand evoques without a warranty to decent folk , I could weep when I see the fault codes that come with these ,,, dpf and a turbo and a cat is the norm these days , and if your unlucky it will take a set of chains too , thats about 8k or more mostly down to silly service intervals and bad design , anyone who owns an ingenium and isnt changing oil and filter at 6k miles needs telling , twice a year / 6k oil changes is a must for these ,,,, before anyone posts the I dont know what Im talking about , etc etc etc ............ I repair these for a living and trust me I do know.

[@mattroguesmith]

@@tomthompson7400what about the V8s?

[@tomthompson7400]

@@mattroguesmith to be fair we see very few of them for anything other than the usual , oil leaks , water leaks and electrical gremlins , oh and of course rust , tank guards must be made from some sort of caramel wafer , they just turn into holes and vanish , we are doing a couple a week at the moment

[@mattroguesmith]

@@tomthompson7400 thanks for letting me know - I appreciate your response!

[@andyhall9420]

Only had my 110 D300 for a month, it's a year old ex dealer demo, and driven it 5 days to South of Greece towing a 2.5 tonne dual axle trailer. Very impressive, pretty reasonable economy considering, just had a overheating problem with 3 miles to go. It got us there but then got towed 3 hours north to Athens. Hose has gone on the EGR unit and losing lots of coolant. LR have been helpful but 2 weeks to get a replacement part down here. Hopefully hasn't soured the love affair - will see when I get it back in 10 days.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I’m sure once the part is fitted it will be absolutely fine! Glad to hear that it’s been used as it was designed to be! 💯

[@arturo468]

There's no way that hose should have failed on such a new vehicle.

[@andyhall9420]

@@arturo468 Agreed. Interestingly they have the part and have been working on it for over a day and not finished yet. Is this complicated to get at or are there things they aren't telling me!?

[@andyhall9420]

@@CoffeeandCars. Only had it back a few days and all good. An excuse for a weekend in Athens to pick it up. What was good was that for the recovery of the car and fixing it I had nothing to pay. No pay here and claim it when back in the UK so that was pretty good. It was just a radiator hose but in an awkward place to get at. I asked the service manager what was the specific fault with the hose and his reply was "it's a Defender!"

[@mattroguesmith]

I’ve got the V8 90 version - it’s sublime. Amazing fun, but also comfortable when you want it to be. Sure not exactly fuel efficient in this version, but my family has a Volvo recharge (EV) to try and offset the V8 when we want to do local town driving.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Sounds like the perfect combo! The v8 90 must be great fun! Enjoy buddy👍🏻

[@Ryan-ro8vf]

I’ve just changed my defender without air suspension for one with and it’s unbelievably better. I hated driving the old one, love the new one. I have 22’s and the ride is decent

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Great move! The Air suspension transforms the car! I bet it’s lovely with them 22” wheels! Very nice 👌🏻

[@robscherer]

Love the 110!

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Me too buddy! It’s a brilliant car💯

[@Reko_89]

I love my Defender! It’s now 2 years old and it’s been a tremendous vehicle. I do miss the Range Rover series though for their outright plushness so I’ll be upgrading into a new Full Size Vogue upon delivery but I will absolutely miss my Defender!!!

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah they are both nice that’s for sure! Enjoy the new car😍👍🏻

[@3mmar77]

I got 24 it is a really amazing car, I used to drive sports and fast cars then I decided to go with off-road cars and luxury I got my first g wagon I did not like it takhat much but then I got the Defender nothing compares to it. ❤

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Great to hear buddy! I love the thought of the G Wagon but yeah I think defender is the way to go💯

[@billfarries3238]

would agree on the points raised - my Silver 110 also looks good with dirt!

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thanks for watching buddy! Great cars 💯💯

[@alexjoh13]

This channel has real promise! Keep it up !

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thanks buddy! I certainly will💯👍🏻

[@akerr911]

Just got mine, really happy with it! Few things that maybe you can shed some light on. Accelerating at high speed 80+ getting a slight vibration? Same wheels and tires as you. Slow speed slightly more of a choppy ride than expected, could this be tyre pressures?Finally a rushing air sound when the car is cold and fan speed low heat on high sounds coming from the back? Great video and think your spec is spot on👍

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, thanks for watching! Yeah I get a similar thing at low speeds, I think that’s just the nature of the tyre set up compared to a more conventional setup. I’m not sure on the noise from the back on low fan speed, il keep an ear out for it over the next few days 👌🏻💯

[@markbromhall]

It’s just two presses for DAS to your required custom setting, which you only have to set up once by a long press on the DAS button. My D300 is coming up to 2 years old now and has been faultless. I have a hankering for a D350…….

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it buddy! Yeah I suppose that’s one way of doing it, do you feel like you miss out on power with the D300? I would only change if you do a lot of towing or if you fancy a spec change as I recon there wouldn’t be a huge difference between the two👍🏻

[@markbromhall]

@ I work as an PT off-road instructor for LR so I get to drive the latest models regularly and the D350 does have noticeable more urgency than the D300 in the midrange. One of the downsides to my job is spec envy, do I need it? no, do I desire it? probably. First world problems I guess……👊🏻 Keep the reviews coming, if you need any advice on the vehicles just ask, if I don’t know I can find out the correct answers, I work with some talented people with some great history in the industry.

[@michaskorski3460]

Have a LR Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition. Bought it new last year in Feb (MY 23.5). Trying to resell for over 4 months now - the depreciation is crazy (35% down in less than two years...). Otherwise a great car to drive on and off-road, had no problems what's so ever - just the airbag indicator was going on for some time which was fixed in LR service under warranty. And the fuel consumption averaging at over 20l/100km - 30k km 😅

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah unfortunately that’s the world we live in! Unless it’s a Porsche GT Product then all cars are depreciating (Minus the silly stuff) Glad you’re enjoying it buddy! Lovely car

[@mikewallace1723]

You are complaining? I have a different make, but prestige SUV and the depreciation at less than years is eye watering. That’s the market today. V8 will have fewer buyers. Guessing a diesel would have less depreciation.

[@michaskorski3460]

@@mikewallace1723probably you’re right, i had an sq7 (diesel 435hp) previously and sold after 3 years 20% off the initial price 👋

[@danb3980]

I wish they had better ambient lighting....similar to the GLS

[@CoffeeandCars.]

The new merc interiors are nice, but far to modern for the Land Rover heritage in my opinion 👍🏻

[@adamg3740]

Yeah I have a 24 year Defender and the bongs are a bit annoying. I set my custom preference so it’s only two presses of the button each time I start.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah I’ve done the same thing recently! You would think you could turn them all off when setting up a driver profile… maybe in a future update, thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@martintongper6703]

I like Land Rover ❤❤❤

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Me too buddy! Great brand with great products 💯

[@markwoodland526]

Hey, great videos! Is this the x-dynamic or S model with the front and back bumpers painted in gloss black?

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, glad you are enjoying the videos! I actually got it done at Land Rover when we got it new, I think they had to order it in the usual grey colours and then powder coat when it arrived, glad I did though as I love the stealthy look👍🏻

[@Stonebird13]

I still think Discovery 4 is more practical and cheaper , I know it’s not updated as new defender , but for the money you pay I think specially 2016 Landmark model there is nothing better

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah I think as far as value goes the discovery 4 is right up there, maybe just lacks the luxury feel that the defender gives but still a fantastic car👍🏻

[@gerasimosioardanitis5494]

Is that 70Mai camera in the back window?

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, it’s the Land Rover Official cameras fitted front and rear! Can highly recommend 👍🏻

[@leedstown]

What's the main difference between thus and a discovery I have a 2018 discovery but a defender is twice the price on a 2019

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Depends on what you are after I suppose, the defender is certainly more luxurious than the discovery but I think the discovery is better for carrying 7 people, if the discovery is the one with the off centre reg plate then it’s worth every penny to change for my OCD 😂 both nice cars 👍🏻

[@mananmalik6248]

Hey mate quick question, looking at a g82 also, questioning rwd v x drive. Is there a large difference on London roads? RWD comes out cheaper and insurance quotes are lower for the same year car. I am not someone who will ever track or do any races, maybe some pulls but otherwise sensible driving 😉

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, I absolutely love the X drive as it makes it usable all year round and also makes it frighteningly fast upto 60😂 Also you can turn the X drive off whenever you want and use the drift analyser also, upto you dude if you know it’s going to be more of a summer car and you have something else you could use in really bad weather then yeah go for RWD 👍🏻

[@louisdebodee6459]

I remember when my uncle had one of these for 2 months on a loan while he was waiting on his new X5, and he complained about the tyre noise on the motorway at around 120km/h, witch is about 70 mph i think. Does yours suffer from this? (the all terrain tyres where fitted to his car).

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, it’s not something I’ve ever noticed to be honest, even at higher speeds or when towing, but maybe different models suffer from this more than others?

[@mikewallace1723]

Wheel size and tyre type, would be my guess

[@isaacwinton]

Mate, as someone who is seriously debating the decision to dive in, appreciate your vids - just wanted to know the exact model :)

[@CoffeeandCars.]

@@isaacwinton cheers buddy! I would recommend 100%! This one is the D350, great engine and I can’t fault it in general💯👌🏻

[@isaacwinton]

@CoffeeandCars. Epic, thanks bud. Appreciate the info. D series is a touch out of my budget so did a Carpathian P400 build (inspired by yours) just now. Looks incredible! Is your matte finish? Adds a chunk onto the cost...

[@CoffeeandCars.]

@ it will still be a stunning car bud! No mines just the standard carpathian, but it’s gorgeous, and like I mentioned, always looks clean (ish) 😂👍🏻

[@arthurford829]

Thinking about leasing one of these until I can get a used 2025 Lexus GX550 in a couple of years time.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I can highly recommend buddy! Literally the best car I’ve ever owned 👍🏻

[@guyholbrook4923]

Good idea - but I would bet after owning it for a couple years you'll stick with the Defender!

[@robertarthur3711]

People look at them today and think unreliable overpriced cars which are ridiculously expensive to insure. Everyone is waiting for a dash light to come on lol.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I do see that opinion a lot but from my own experience with velar and Defender… we’ve not had a single problem so me personally, I can’t recommend them enough👍🏻

[@nmtbhtp1990]

10% talking about the car, 90% drone shots

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Can you blame me with how good it looks in this scenery?😍

[@SIGHNBIGHN9]

Which colour plzzz tell me

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Carpathian Grey buddy 👍🏻

[@ryb747f]

P400e 10000 miles and can’t fault the drivability and presence on the road. I only have one plea to JLR please improve the reversing light capability. In the dark and wet (when you really need it) the positioning of the lights v. Reversing camera location is next to useless. On a car this well designed this is a major flaw and when I’ve already spent £75k why do I have to look at c. £400 for the after market solution (that would likely void some part of the warranty).

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah it’s a good point! Certainly something that could be a little better, thanks for watching👍🏻

[@catchawakeup6411]

Only thing about my Defender that annoys the shit out of me is the auto start stop and the air circulating button that you need to press every time you start the car. Boot space is a bit small also, but otherwise it is one of the best cars I ever owned.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah there’s a few things that definetly should be more customisable when setting up a driver profile! Did you get the 110 or the 90? I find the 110 more than enough space, I suppose the 130 would be the next step up👍🏻

[@catchawakeup6411]

@ I have the 110. Actually, for me the space is ok, just my wife has an issue with the space🤪🤪🤪

[@angelo1000r]

Love the Mud Flaps

[@CoffeeandCars.]

@@angelo1000r yeah I love the look of them and the functionality, they do a great job👌🏻

[@miba8303]

Nice work

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thanks buddy!

[@Colin-b7h]

Defender 110 never fails to breakdown and rattle and turbos give trouble mine did 12 times in 16 months get rid of the shit and buy a cruiser no problem

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yours broke down 12 times in 16 months? What were you doing to it? 😂 I’ve not had a peep out of mine

[@Kiwiadventurerandoverlander]

😂get yourself a Range Rover if you want 21 inch wheels on it…best to go down to 18 inch wheels and use it for what it is intended… off road etc.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I know what you mean, hence why I opted for these wheels in the first place… Defender is still Certainly the car for me over the RR👍🏻

[@ItsMrEverything]

Off road is wack!! 22” wheels with the brake calipers colored is the BEST!!

[@marsdenphoto]

Another top video mate. You’re videographer is banging 😜😂

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah he’s not bad… top work as always mate!👌🏻

[@garethmorgan8126]

Insurance comparisons? Our Velar insurance has gone through the roof

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah our Insurance went up on the Range Rover Sport considerably, was one of the main reasons swapping to the defender as it’s much better👍🏻

[@LysanderLH]

Ingenium is a disaster.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Speaking from experience? Everyone I know who has actually owned one has had good experiences! Every engine breaks no matter what model or who makes it that’s just a fact of having a combustion engine Would be interested to know if you have actually owned one?

[@mompolokisaviourbatlhalefi9194]

Was overtaken buy this vehicle yesterday!!! Ooh my world the power in this vehicle is unbearable

[@CoffeeandCars.]

@@mompolokisaviourbatlhalefi9194 they are becoming more and more popular and they certainly pack a punch! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@Automattie]

Best SUV in its class rugged luxury 🔥

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I would agree buddy! Thanks for watching 👌🏻💯

[@metallicablackend484]

💙💙💙💙👌🏻👌🏻

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@maxdarreyrabinus6632]

Affordable very affordable to watch only with 3GB internet on youtube. 😢

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@martsbargeorge5449]

Fantastic looking car , wouldn’t touch one with a barge poll 😂😂

[@CoffeeandCars.]

How come?

[@LewieMac]

Reliability. 😅

[@fpartidafpartida]

Great location and cinematography 🤙. This is gorgeous UK weather, makes me want to get my shotgun and go grouse hunting (do you have grouse there?). Greetings from 🇺🇸

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Hey buddy, thanks for watching! Yeah it’s certainly a thing that people do over here especially up in Scotland but not something I’ve ever done I must admit 😂👍🏻

[@SongOfLife_]

I love it it's the solution for idiots like me 😂

[@CoffeeandCars.]

And me 😂👍🏻

[@humanafterall2076]

Do it justice and go buy a Skoda.

[@CoffeeandCars.]

You can do whatever you want buddy, I’m happy in the 110 🫡

[@paguliukas]

😂 😂 😂 do at least 100k miles 😮

[@CoffeeandCars.]

I intend to👌🏻

[@kevinproctor5730]

I get you blowing the defender trumpet but it’s not a real defender landrover that you can repair like my old series 3 , way over priced , no where as big as my D4 which actually out performs this new defender too. It’s a modern car for someone with money to burn and 15 k miles review too soon , do another in 115k miles 300 k miles and 620k miles let’s see where it is then because I’ve owned my proper defender for 30+ years with 450k miles on it and still pulling strong , but I do look after it , these are bottomless money pits ,….nice but way overpriced why do you not mention that

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Yeah time will tell how they hold up, but as for them being bottomless money pits, I’ve not spent a penny on mine in a year so it’s off to a good start! Have you spent any money on yours in the last year?

[@mikewallace1723]

Grenadier is the closest. But not cheap! The old cars can’t be made today for many reasons! Basically you are a rareity. Not enough buyers. Even Grenadier sales are low.